HR Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to become part of the Senior Leadership Team, driving employee engagement, performance, cultural change, and employee relations within a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

Global Manufacturing Organisation

Description

As the HR Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager and Senior Management Team to help shape the future of the business. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence organisational performance, employee engagement, and workforce capability while leading a critical HR turnaround programme.

You'll also become part of a wider HR community across Europe, giving you the opportunity to collaborate on broader initiatives, share best practice, and contribute to the success of a global organisation while maintaining autonomy at site level.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and deliver the site's HR transformation and recovery agenda
Drive improvements in employee engagement, accountability, flexibility, and attendance
Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, and change management
Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, reward, payroll, and employee relations
Build strong relationships with union representatives and employee forums, ensuring positive labour relations and legal compliance
Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team
Collaborate with regional and international HR colleagues to share best practice and drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies

Profile

As the HR Manager you will have:

Previous HR leadership experience within a manufacturing/production/industrial environment
Strong labour relations expertise, including experience working with trade unions
Excellent knowledge of UK employment law
Proven experience leading organisational change and business transformation initiatives
Previous people management experience, with the ability to develop and motivate teams
A practical, hands-on approach combined with strong strategic thinking capability
Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills

Job Offer

💰 Highly competitive salary
🚗 Car/car allowance
💸 Bonus
✅ Excellent benefits package
📍 On-site role in Swansea